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View Poll Results: Would you sell your genetic material to be used in creating super soldiers?

Re: Would you sell your genetic material...?

I had to say, “NO WAY!” since I’d hate to think of my kids... or clones... or what have you... forced into the lives of government owned super soldiers. Although, like others have said, I doubt the government would stick to the law in a situation where respecting the rights of one individual stood in the way of getting an army of super soldiers. But looking at the poll from the view point that I actually have a choice, then yeah, “NO WAY!” would be my answer.

Re: Would you sell your genetic material...?

Did anyone (back in the day) ever watch SeaQuest?

GMO clone supersoldiers didn't work out too well for anyone...

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Re: Would you sell your genetic material...?

Originally Posted by thalassa

Did anyone (back in the day) ever watch SeaQuest?

GMO clone supersoldiers didn't work out too well for anyone...

They worked out well enough for Palpatine (Not so much for the Jedi...)

Fiction is mixed on clone armies.

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Yoda: Dark Rendezvous

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